Cassandra L. Welch (Casey)
Casey Welch is an attorney in the firm's Covington, Kentucky office and is a member of the Construction Service Group. Casey's practice focuses primarily on litigation. She is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Kentucky.
Coronavirus and Force Majeure Provisions In Construction Contracts: May I Be Excused?
NASBP Newsletter, April 20, 2020
NorthKey Community Care, Inc., Board Member (2020-present)
summa cum laude
Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University
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Northern Kentucky Law Review, Associate Editor (June-May 2015); Managing Articles Editor (May 2015-June 2016)
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Chase Animal Legal Defense Fund, Co-President (August 2015-May 2016)
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Arbitration Team (August 2015-November 2015)
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Dean's List (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015 and Spring 2016)
magna cum laude
Eastern Kentucky University
Casey joined the firm after having served as staff attorney to Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Allison Jones in Northern Kentucky.
In her spare time, Casey enjoys reading, painting, yoga, and spending time with her family and friends.
Is Your Arbitration Agreement Unconscionable?
Kentucky courts continue to closely scrutinize consumer contracts, particularly those involving arbitration provisions. In light of recent federal and state court decisions, however, the framework for analyzing the enforceability of arbitration agreements has shifted. Courts can no longer target arbitration provisions for disfavored treatment on grounds not applied to other contractual terms.
PPP Update: AGC Lawsuit Hammers Away at the SBA, Alleging Violations of Borrowers’ Constitutional Rights
The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (“AGC”), the U.S. construction industry’s largest trade association, has taken dead aim at the controversial Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan necessity questionnaire (the “Questionnaire”) that was recently introduced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the so-called PPP “necessity” certification (the “Necessity Certification”). The Necessity Certification is the SBA requirement that PPP loan applicants certify in good faith that economic uncertainty makes the loan request necessary to support ongoing operations.
Coronavirus and Force Majeure Provisions In Construction Contracts: May I Be Excused?
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. While we have all experienced the effects the spread of the novel coronavirus has had on our daily lives, the total impact the virus will have is still unclear. As the virus continues to run its course, contractors and owners must begin to address concerns with project delays, liquidated damages clauses, and cost overruns on projects—to name a few.
Information You Need on the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Stites & Harbison has assembled a Coronavirus Response Team which consists of a cross-disciplinary task force of attorneys and critical staff members to ensure our firm remains “On the Job” for you. Updated 02/04/21
Stites & Harbison Welcomes Cassandra Welch to the Covington, Kentucky office
COVINGTON, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Cassandra Welch to its Covington, Ky., office.